Friday Night Frenzy!
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Adjusting overtime rules in playoffs will be a key issue at NFL meetings in Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — In a sport built on intricate game plans in which inches often decide outcomes, the last thing the NFL wants is to rely on randomness. more
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Free-agent linebacker Joey Porter agrees to 3-year contract with Arizona Cardinals Video
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Four-time Pro Bowl linebacker Joey Porter agreed to a three-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals on Friday. more
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Titans get DE Jason Babin after Eagles declined to match offer
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee has acquired defensive end Jason Babin after the Philadelphia Eagles declined to match the Titans' offer. more
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WR Calvin Johnson says he has faith in the Lions just as he did after NFL's 1st 0-16 season Photo
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson believes in what he can't see. more
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Agent: general manager Scot McCloughan still with San Francisco 49ers as of now
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The agent for San Francisco 49ers general manager Scot McCloughan said Thursday night his client is still employed by the team — for now, anyway. more
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'A new regime': Mike Shanahan, Bruce Allen reshape Redskins, including quieter free agency Photo
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — It sure didn't take long for Mike Shanahan and Bruce Allen to begin remaking the Washington Redskins. more
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Philadelphia Eagles sign defensive end Darryl Tapp to a 3-year deal
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Darryl Tapp is looking forward to a fresh start. more
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Broncos new quarterback Brady Quinn says he's fully recovered from badly sprained foot Photo
DENVER (AP) — Brady Quinn says his severely sprained left foot is no longer an issue. more
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QB Derek Anderson agrees to 2-year deal with Arizona Cardinals
PHOENIX (AP) — Derek Anderson is joining the Arizona Cardinals knowing he begins as the backup quarterback to Matt Leinart with a chance to push for the starting job. more
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GM says Redskins invited 500 area high school football coaches to minicamp, concussion forum
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Redskins are inviting 500 area high school football coaches to a concussion forum during a minicamp next month. more
Basketball News
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Suns win fourth consecutive game, beating Trail Blazers 93-87 Photo
PHOENIX (AP) — Jared Dudley scored all 10 of his points in the fourth quarter and Grant Hill hit two key baskets, lifting the Phoenix Suns to a 93-87 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night for their fourth straight win. more
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Kobe scores 20 in 2nd quarter as Lakers send Wizards to 11th straight loss, 99-92 Photo
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant scored 20 of his 24 points on a variety of jump shots during a dynamic second quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers sent the Washington Wizards to their 11th straight loss, 99-92 Sunday night. more
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Marvin Williams scores 26, Hawks outlast Spurs 119-114 in OT to clinch playoff berth Photo
ATLANTA (AP) — Marvin Williams scored 26 points to lead three scorers with 20 or more points and the Atlanta Hawks beat San Antonio 119-114 in overtime on Sunday night to clinch a playoff berth. more
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Lakers C Andrew Bynum has strained Achilles' tendon, likely out at least 2 weeks
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Andrew Bynum's left Achilles' tendon is not torn, and the Los Angeles Lakers are cautiously optimistic their starting center can return from his latest injury in two weeks. more
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Cleveland's 104-79 victory over Pistons completes first season sweep in 30 years Photo
CLEVELAND (AP) — J.J. Hickson and Anthony Parker combined for 20 points in the decisive third quarter and Cleveland beat Detroit 104-79 on Sunday to give the Cavaliers their first season sweep of the Pistons in 30 years. more
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Rockets rally to beat Knicks 116-112 in first meeting since McGrady trade Photo
NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Brooks scored seven straight points down the stretch and the Houston Rockets got strong efforts from the players they got for Tracy McGrady to beat the New York Knicks 116-112 Sunday. more
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NBA Capsules
CLEVELAND (AP) — J.J. Hickson and Anthony Parker combined for 20 points in the decisive third quarter and Cleveland beat Detroit 104-79 on Sunday to give the Cavaliers their first season sweep of the Pistons in 30 years. more
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Udrih, filling in for Evans, gets career-high 17 assists in Kings' 102-89 win over Clippers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Carl Landry scored 24 points and Beno Udrih had 20 points and a career-high 17 assists, leading the short-handed Sacramento Kings to a 102-89 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. more
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Danny Granger scores 32, outplays Durant as Pacers beat Thunder 121-101 Photo
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Danny Granger scored 32 points to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-101 Sunday. more
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Carlos Delfino, John Salmons lead Bucks to big road win at Denver, 102-97
DENVER (AP) — Even with Andrew Bogut ineffective and in foul trouble, the Milwaukee Bucks secured their signature road victory, beating the Denver Nuggets 102-97 on Saturday night. more
Baseball News
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Mariners pound Jered Weaver for 6 runs on 8 hits in 12-6 win over Angels
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Seattle Mariners pounded Jered Weaver for eight hits and six runs — five earned — over 4 1-3 innings in a 12-6 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. more
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Rangers' Harden gives up six runs in fourth inning of Rangers' 14-5 loss to Padres
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Jerry Hairston Jr. hit a three-run homer to cap a six-run rally against Rich Harden and the San Diego Padres beat the Texas Rangers 14-5 Sunday. more
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Brewers and White Sox play to 4-all tie after 10 innings
PHOENIX (AP) — The Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers played to a 4-all after 10 innings on Sunday. more
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Josh Johnson struggles for Marlins in 9-7 loss to the Nationals
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Josh Johnson knows he hasn't pitched much like an ace for the Florida Marlins this spring. more
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Joe y Gathright trying to win spot on Blue Jays' roster
DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Joey Gathright's specialty is speed. His problem is that he's not getting on base enough for the Toronto Blue Jays this spring to showcase it. more
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Cardinals and Braves rained out; Jair Jurrjens to start in minor league game Monday
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Jair Jurrjens hasn't had much luck with the weather this spring, but the Atlanta Braves right-hander is still on track to make his first regular-season start April 7 against the Chicago Cubs. more
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Split-squad game between Mets and Astros rained out after 1 inning with Houston leading 1-0
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — The only thing that can phase Houston Astros ace Roy Oswalt this spring is the rain. more
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Tim Lincecum is a bit wild but throws 5 2-3 shutout innings against Giants minor leaguers
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Two-time reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum was a bit wild early on Sunday in a game against San Francisco Giants minor leaguers, but still managed to throw 5 2-3 shutout innings. more
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Vin Scully, hurt in a fall at his home last week, arrives at Dodgers camp to call games Photo
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Bruised physically and emotionally following a fall at his home Thursday, Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully showed he still has his sense of humor. more
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Union head Michael Weiner expects contract talks with MLB to start by next spring training
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — New baseball players' union head Michael Weiner anticipates talks with Major League Baseball on a new collective bargaining agreement will begin by spring training or perhaps a bit earlier next year. more
Racing News
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Jimmie Johnson wins at Bristol, giving him 3rd victory of season and 50th of career Photo
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — The record book is pretty clear when it comes to Bristol Motor Speedway: Kurt Busch is good at the bullring, Jimmie Johnson is not. more
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Keselowski says he plans to ask NASCAR to define 'boys, have at it' policy in meeting Photo
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — Brad Keselowski wants NASCAR to explain the limits on the "boys, have at it" policy series officials are applying this season to self-policing between drivers. more
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Carl Edwards defends character as questions raised about crash with Brad Keselowski Photo
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — Carl Edwards is personable and polite, always approachable. When he talks on camera, he makes sure to take his sunglasses off so the audience can see him clearly. more
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Mind-blowing boredom is just what Formula One needs to force it to change
PARIS (AP) — With luck, the deadly dull Bahrain Grand Prix was not an unfortunate one-off but the first in a parade of mind-blowingly boring races that will ruin the Formula One season. more
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NASCAR to move from wing to spoiler next week at Martinsville Photo
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR will officially move from the wing to the more traditional spoiler at next weekend's race at Martinsville Speedway. more
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NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon says wife is expecting a baby boy
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Jeff Gordon announced Tuesday that his wife is expecting a baby boy, though the four-time NASCAR champion won't push his son into racing. more
